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How To Get Started

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How To Choose The Right Cords

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How To Set Up Your Workstation

Learn how to set up the perfect Macrame workstation for both big and small projects!

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How To Measure Cord Lengths

Learn the basic rules for calculating how much cord length you need for your patterns.

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